How long does TPO roof last?

How long does TPO roof last?

15 to 20 years
A TPO roof membrane can last anywhere from 15 to 20 years. It is a single ply reflective roofing option, and it is typically adhered or mechanically attached. This membrane can be left exposed throughout its life.

What is the difference between TPO and EPDM?

TPO roofing reflects sunlight, allowing commercial air conditioners to work more efficiently; whereas EPDM has a dark surface, which in summer conditions will absorb heat, forcing cooling systems to work overtime. TPO offers reduced cooling costs and energy savings for facilities located in warmer climates.

What is a RhinoBond system?

RhinoBond is an alternative attachment system for Carlisle’s Sure-Weld® TPO, Spectro-Weld™ TPO, Sure-Flex™ PVC or Sure-Flex KEE HP membranes. This all-in-one system uses the same fastener and plate to secure the membrane and the insulation to the deck without penetrating the roofing membrane.

Can you walk on TPO roof?

Flat Roof Surfaces You Can Walk On Whether its BUR (Built-up Roofing), TPO (Thermoplastic polyolefin), Modified Bitumen, or Single Ply Roofing, your roofing professional can apply the right waterproofing membrane to make it possible to walk on.

Which is better a TPO or PVC roof?

While PVC offers better resistance to puncture and weathering, TPO (like PVC) is recyclable and environmentally friendly. However, TPO is also less resistant to chemicals than PVC, so it is not the optimal choice where grease or harsh chemicals are involved.

What is better TPO or PVC?

While TPO has superior weathering and slightly better tear and break resistance than PVC, PVC does have some characteristics that certain customers need or prefer. Also, PVC is slightly more flexible than TPO, which some contractors like. There used to be talk about welding differences, but both membranes weld well.

What’s better TPO or EPDM?

TPO has better dimensional stability than EPDM. EPDM is more likely to shrink which can cause a variety of problems on your roof.

What is TPO roofing?

What is TPO Roofing? Thermoplastic Polyolefin is a single-ply roofing membrane that is one of the fastest growing commercial roofing systems on the market. TPO roofing systems are made up of a single layer of synthetics and reinforcing scrim that can be used to cover flat roofs.

Is a TPO roof good?

TPO roofing possesses the UV-resistant qualities of EPDM roofing material and handles the heat in the same way as PVC, but at a lower price. TPO is by far the most economical of the three and one of the cheapest roofing materials out there.

Is PVC roofing the same as TPO?

While TPO and PVC are both in the thermoplastic, single-ply family, they are very different in their base chemical composition. Both TPO and PVC look similar but PVC has been used as a roofing material since the 1960s, while TPO roofs started to be used in the 1990s. PVC has over 50 years of proven performance.

Can you walk on PVC roofing?

As a safety concern for the roof, PVC is perfectly fine to walk on. The material should suffer no damage from a person walking across it.